Criminal Law Flashcards
1
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Purpose of the criminal law
A
Regulates the behaviour of individuals in the country
2
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Definition of Criminal Law
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Laws concerned with not only the rights of individuals directly involved but also with the welfare of society as a whole.
3
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Who takes action
A
Director of Public Prosecutions
4
Q
Nature of action
A
Prosecute
5
Q
Standard proof required
A
Reasonable doubt
6
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Procedure used to bring the case to court.
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Police investigation - if the case concerns an indictable offence, a committal hearing is also conducted.
7
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Court Procedures
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Where the accused pleads not guilty, a trial before a judge and jury of 12 people.
8
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Decision
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Verdict of guilty or not guilty
9
Q
Outcomes
A
If the accused is found guilty, a sanction is imposed
10
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Parties involved
A
Prosecution and the accused
